Wichita to face interstate rates hearing over grain and more
Washington reports that a Wichita hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission will review disputes with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad over export grain charges to New York and other routes. Wichita claims rates are higher than Kansas City to New York and objections extend to coal sugar flour and other commodities. The case also covers alleged discriminatory lumber and class rates versus Texas Oklahoma and other connections.
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Wichita
Interstate Commission
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kas
Atchison, ‘Topeks & Santa Fe Railroad Company
New York
Kansas City
Galveston
New Orleans
Wichita Council
Minden
Roswellville
Ark
St. Joseph
Atchison
Missouri Pacific
Illinois Central Railroad
Dellanas
Denver
Omaha
Chicago, Neckleland & Pacific Railroad
Mimouri Pacific Railroad
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
St. Louis
San Francisco
Louisville
Cincinnati
Oklahoma City
Okla
Interpreting Traffic Density and Road Competition Data
A brief note discusses competition and traffic density across roads and population factors. It questions whether any violation of interstate practices occurred, seeking clarification and general guidance rather than formal findings.
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Praia
Prohibitionist Convention Nominates Leavenworth County Ticket
The Prohibitionist party in Leavenworth Kansas nominated a full county ticket at a hall convention. Resolutions denounce major parties for liquor ties, favor initiative referenda, public utilities, and a direct vote for national officials. Competition included tickets for sheriff, county clerk, treasurer, and other offices. Tickets on sale September 34 to 27 with limited return September 29. 20 teams sought for Southwestern Fuel Co.
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Leavenworth
Kan
South-Firth Street
Towlt
R. Amerine
EL Canner
J. B
Linville
Register of Deeds
C. J. van Tuyl
W. A. Rels
N. B
Mont Williams
M. N. Butler
George Palmer
Uquor Teadhip County
Kansas
Cuba
Railroad News in Western Freight War Moves
Report on Colorado and Kansas route rate cuts affecting Santa Fe and other lines. Reductions reach about 12 to 13 cents per 100 pounds on Kansas and Missouri river points, with tensions over who benefits amid Interstate Commerce Commission scrutiny. Details include canned goods rates and broader price scramble among jobbers and shippers.
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Santa Fe
Kansas
Guy
Missouri River Points
Colorado
Missouri River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
Fem
Steet
Armour Packing opens Kansas City car shop with 300 trains
Armour Packing Company starts a new branch by building 300 refrigerator cars in Kansas City. The first entirely KC built cars, produced by KC workers, employed about 200 men. Value around $1,000 per car. project marks a permanent shift to in house rolling stock.
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Armour Packing Company
City
Kansas City
Ames City
Warkmen
Armour Company
American Car and Foundry Company
Kansas City Stape
Armour Shops
Ator
Rock Island plans extension from Asher to Dallas
Ardmore Sept a prominent Rock Island official arrived for inspection of the completed extension to the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf branch now under Rock Island control. The party includes J W McLoud and others. a new Oklahoma bound route with Asher Texas to Lone Star line is planned, with surveys completed and a possible short route to Milburn.
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Ardmore
Hook Island
Oklahoma
Gulf
J. W. McLoud
J. W. Moliter
McLish
Milburn
Col
W. H. Biguby
Rock Island Gets Additional Choctaw Deal Details
Reports from Little Rock confirm transfer of the Searcy and Des Arc railroad lines to Rock Island. The sale occurred when the line was delivered to the purchaser, with Rock Island purchasing the Rock Island line that had not yet entered use.
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Rock Island
Tittle Rock
Ark
Searcy and
Des Arc
Rock
Creala
Topeka Railroad Life and Local Staff Shifts Report
The Topeka railroad community reports new car repairers added, crew changes, and notable moves. Santa Fe manager Saul Joseph heads to San Francisco after 13 months away. Nellie Dunham to fill his post, while Miss Mary Simmons departs for Galesburg Ill. The article notes ongoing training, bureau shifts, and a Sunday concert by the railroad M C A quartet at the First Baptist church.
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Thenietts
Oscupanta
Gilliot
Sixth Street
Saul Joseph
Santa Fe
Neva
San Francisco
Kansas City
Topeka
Nellie Dunham
Mary Simmons
Harvey Jdach
Galesburg
Ill
G. C. Grout
Nicholas Spahn
Joseph
Visting Friends
Williazy 'v Maxwell
Bante Fe
Harstow
Cnig
Slaxwell
Opel Fe
Addison Slaxwell
Brorekesper Hilton
John Thompson
Thorpeon
Jericho
Bible Times
Thompson
William Bigham
Bas
EA Elpberger
Grand Army
E. M. Coleman
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Ube
Martin Reardon
Ani
Bette
California
Fragmentary medical notes on disease symptoms and treatments
A garbled OCR passage lists symptoms such as fleshly decay, coughing, bleeding, weakness, and mentions treatments and medical advice. It references a person in Co Va and July, with scattered phrases about cures and dangers. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
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Pieters Gothen
Topeka Santa Fe depot plans amid worker delays
Reported conditions detail Charles Kane and others in water service and plant roles as plans for a new Santa Fe passenger depot in Topeka face delays. Men switch tasks, redwood tanks prepared, and shipyard changes linger. A guard and hospital cases add to a tense progress scene at the yards.
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Topeke
Crete
Topeka
F. & Willams
Carter
Chanute
Santa Fe Tt
Sth Street
Harvey
William Puett
Santa Fe Hospital
J. W. Finn
Fever and illness disrupt Ottawa to Wisconsin trip story
A garbled report notes Winbach's fever worsens at Ottawa, sending telegraphic messages home and delaying plans. It mentions Gauger Ths, a new powerhouse stack, workers earning five dollars for eight hours, and a fever affecting Joan McHugh's family in Stormont. Also referenced are repairs, a Chicago trip, and locomotive workers near Adams.
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Onyme
Ter Winbach
Ottawa
Wittiapedni Ile
Shel
Alphons
Joan Mc ‘Hugh
Stormont
Chicago
Williiam
John Stoner
Eftie
Louisville bout cancelled after injunction blocks match
The 21 round fight between Boother Gray's challenger and Jeton Corbett is off as Gray l (manager) declares the bout canceled. Tickets worth $30,000 already sold may be refunded. The South Athletic club and Kentucky venue faces withdrawal amid injunction and dissociation from the involved parties.
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Loulsville
Robart Co
Boother Gray
Rncheb
Jeton Corbett
Gray
South Athletic Club
Forte Dee
Frw
Spruevlie
Agaipat Ou
Ag An
Jamene
Tickets on sale to 27 inclusive for September 28
Limited tickets go on sale through September 27 for a September 28 event in Wichita. Officials urge early purchase to secure seating and avoid sold out status.
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Wichita
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